Braeval 23 Year Old (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.
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£123
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 44.6% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £122.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Braeval 23 Year Old (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).
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £123 vs £125.
For beginners: Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£122.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (23 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 £122.95)
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 23 Year Old (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 Single Malt 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 Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)