MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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
Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Strathisla
£95
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Strathisla |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £95.04 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £95 vs £125.
For beginners: Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 £95.04)
Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£95.04 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Strathisla 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9519) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)