Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi)
Aultmore
£143
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (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 | 49.6% | 48% |
| Age | 35 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £142.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £143.
For beginners: Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£142.95 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 £142.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 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 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)