MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caledonian
£105
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Caledonian |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 49.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £125 | £104.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £105 vs £125.
For beginners: Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 £104.95)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)