Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Inchgower
£111
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £111.05 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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).
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £111 vs £125.
For beginners: Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +More affordable (£111.05 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 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 £111.05)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)