Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£117
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 48% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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).
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £117 vs £125.
For beginners: Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −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 £116.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)