Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Aberlour
£182
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 48% |
| Age | 28 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £182.39 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £182.
For beginners: Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£182.39 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 affordable (£125 vs £182.39)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)