MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Inchgower
£111
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £125 | £111.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £111 vs £125.
For beginners: Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £111.05)
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +More affordable (£111.05 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)