MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMacNair'sMiltonduff
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46.1%
Age21 yr28 yr
Price£125£141.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value35/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £142.

For beginners: Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £141.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£141.95 vs £125)
  • 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedVanillaOld Wood

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