MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124)
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
The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124)
Cardrona Distillery
£122
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Cardrona Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 66.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £121.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124) is better value at £122 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 £121.9)
The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124)
Pros
- +More affordable (£121.9 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (66.9%) — 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 The?
The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124) 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 The Cardrona Full Flight - Bourbon Cask (cask 124)