Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box
Bollinger
£140
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bollinger | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £140 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box
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 £140.
For beginners: Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£140 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 £140)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bollinger?
Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Bollinger Grand Annee 2018 Champagne / Gift Box
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)