MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition
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
SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition
Speyside
£123
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Speyside |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £125 | £123 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition is better value at £123 vs £125.
For beginners: SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £123)
SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition
Pros
- +More affordable (£123 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 SPEY?
SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only SPEY 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3135) - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2024 Limited Edition