Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Auchroisk
£178
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 48% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £177.53 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
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 £178.
For beginners: Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£177.53 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 £177.53)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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 Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 2788) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)