Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland
Auchroisk
£131
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £130.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - 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 £131.
For beginners: Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130.95 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £130.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland 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 Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)