MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Auchroisk
£178
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Auchroisk |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 49.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £125 | £177.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £178.
For beginners: Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £177.53)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£177.53 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy MacNair's?
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)