MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019
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
Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019
Arran
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Arran |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 is more approachable (65/100 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 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.99)
Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.99 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 Arran?
Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Arran 10 Year Old - Pre 2019