Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - 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.
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caledonian
£105
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 48% |
| Age | 29 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £104.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - 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).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £105 vs £125.
For beginners: Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (29 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 £104.95)
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)