Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (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.
Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain
£160
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | MacNair's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 41.9% | 48% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £159.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £160.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£159.95 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £159.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (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 Islay 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
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Only Bunnahabhain 26 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)