Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis
★ 5.00
£148
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | 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 | 48.9% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £147.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £148.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£147.95 vs £125)
- −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
- +More affordable (£125 vs £147.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)