BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Benriach
£119
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £118.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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).
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £119 vs £125.
For beginners: BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£118.95 vs £125)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +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 £118.95)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)