MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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
Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Strathclyde
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Strathclyde |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 49.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 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 £99.95)
Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (37 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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)
Only Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)