Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blair Athol
£102
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £101.59 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £102 vs £125.
For beginners: Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.59 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
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 £101.59)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 7279) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)