Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky
Craigellachie
£100
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.5 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky
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).
Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.5 vs £125)
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 £99.5)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Craigellachie 2008 / 17 Year Old / Duncan Taylor Octave Speyside Whisky
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)