Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Bladnoch
£175
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.7% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £174.65 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £175.
For beginners: Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£174.65 vs £125)
- −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 affordable (£125 vs £174.65)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)