MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Littlemill
£145
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Littlemill |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £125 | £145.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £145.
For beginners: Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 £145.48)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£145.48 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 Littlemill?
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)