Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Aultmore
£113
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 48% |
| Age | 29 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £112.86 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
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).
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) is better value at £113 vs £125.
For beginners: Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£112.86 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — 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 £112.86)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) 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 Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)