MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Port Dundas
£113
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Port Dundas |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 57.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £125 | £112.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £113 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £112.5)
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£112.5 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −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 Port?
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)