Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger
Clynelish
£166
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £165.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger
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 £166.
For beginners: Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£165.95 vs £125)
- −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 affordable (£125 vs £165.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)