Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Ben Nevis
£99
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £98.77 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (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).
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £125.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.77 vs £125)
- +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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £98.77)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) 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 Ben Nevis 20 Year Old 1997 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)