MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMacNair'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.1%
Age21 yr19 yr
Price£125£124.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £125 vs £125.

For beginners: Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £124.95)

Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)

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 Highland?

Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Highland #2 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractToastedOld WoodNuttyHoney

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