MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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
North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
North British
£90
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 46.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £125 | £90.34 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £90 vs £125.
For beginners: North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (60/100 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 £90.34)
North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£90.34 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +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 North?
North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 67459) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)