Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Loch Lomond
£122
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £121.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £122 vs £125.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£121.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £121.95)
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Inchmurrin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)