Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
Balmenach
£109
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 44.9% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £108.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
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).
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls is better value at £109 vs £125.
For beginners: Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 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 £108.95)
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls 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 Balmenach 22 Year Old - Living Souls
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)