MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
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
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Aberlour
£182
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Aberlour |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £125 | £182.39 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
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 £182.
For beginners: Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland 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 £182.39)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£182.39 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland 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 Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland