MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman
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
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman
Linkwood
£97
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 48.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £125 | £97.41 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman is better value at £97 vs £125.
For beginners: Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman 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 £97.41)
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman
Pros
- +More affordable (£97.41 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman 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 Linkwood 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 1827) - The Maltman