Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£125
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)
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 £124.95)
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)