MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
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
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Invergordon
£106
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 51.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £125 | £106 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £106 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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 £106)
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£106 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8986) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)