Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Allt-á-Bhainne
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | 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 | 50.3% | 48% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — 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 £119.95)
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)