Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
Linkwood
★ 4.50
£102
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £102 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
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 4.50).
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) is better value at £102 vs £125.
For beginners: Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£102 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £102)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) 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 Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)