MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
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 (Gordon & Macphail)
Linkwood
★ 4.50
£102
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £125 | £102 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) is better value at £102 vs £125.
For beginners: Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £102)
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£102 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 (Gordon & Macphail) 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 (Gordon & Macphail)