MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
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
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Bimber
£119
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Bimber |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £118.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl is better value at £119 vs £125.
For beginners: Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 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 £118.99)
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£118.99 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 Bimber?
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl