Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain
£100
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | MacNair's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 48% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)