Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
Auchroisk
£90
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
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).
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams is better value at £90 vs £125.
For beginners: Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
Pros
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — 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 £89.95)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 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 22 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)