Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch
£98
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £97.58 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £98 vs £125.
For beginners: Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£97.58 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −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 £97.58)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)