MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
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
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
Balmenach
£109
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Balmenach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 44.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £125 | £108.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls is better value at £109 vs £125.
For beginners: Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls 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 £108.95)
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +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 Balmenach?
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls 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 Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls