Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£105
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 66.6% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £104.99 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £105 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£104.99 vs £125)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (66.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £104.99)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Deanston 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900078) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)