MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMacNair'sNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%49.2%
Age21 yr26 yr
Price£125£102.95
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £103 vs £125.

For beginners: North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £102.95)

North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£102.95 vs £125)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • 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 North?

North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only North British 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 200308) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

VanillaToastedOld WoodNutty

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