Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky
Glenmorangie
★ 4.76
£150
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.76/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky
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 4.76).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bailie?
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)