Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£105
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £104.66 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £105 vs £125.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.66 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £104.66)
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 12474) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)