MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition
DistilleryMacNair'sWestland
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£125£155.38
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £155.

For beginners: Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition 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 affordable (£125 vs £155.38)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£155.38 vs £125)
  • 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 Westland?

Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeyDried FruitOily

Only Westland Single Malt - Garryana 6th Edition

Old WoodVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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