BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Benriach
★ 4.10
£125
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.75 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.10/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
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 4.10).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£124.75 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £124.75)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 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 BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)