Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Aultmore
£102
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £101.97 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £102 vs £125.
For beginners: Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.97 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £101.97)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Aultmore 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 8533 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)