MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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
Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Girvan
£110
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Girvan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 47.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £110.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £110 vs £125.
For beginners: Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £110.45)
Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.45 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Girvan?
Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Girvan 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 37527) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)