Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£146
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | 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 | 47% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £146.08 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £146.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£146.08 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 £146.08)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 703) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)