MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
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
Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£94
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Murray McDavid |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £125 | £93.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £94 vs £125.
For beginners: Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 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 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £93.95)
Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£93.95 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 Diùn?
Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Diùn Laoch 11 Year Old 1992 (cask 31) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)