MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Aultmore
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Aultmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 58.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £125 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)