MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky 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
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£125
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 47% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £124.95)
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)
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 Blended?
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)