Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Bladnoch
£139
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £138.7 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £139.
For beginners: Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£138.7 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 £138.7)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)