Craigellachie 17 Year Old vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.70
£115
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Craigellachie 17 Year Old | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.70/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
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 4.70).
Craigellachie 17 Year Old is better value at £115 vs £125.
For beginners: Craigellachie 17 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £114.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange