MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (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
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Ben Nevis
£99
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Ben Nevis |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £125 | £98.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £125.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £98.77)
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.77 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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)