Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dufftown
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dufftown | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119.79 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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).
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.79 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (30 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 £119.79)
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)