Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cambus
£190
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 48% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £189.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £190.
For beginners: Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£189.95 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 £189.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)