Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£90
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £90.43 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi)
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).
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi) is better value at £90 vs £125.
For beginners: Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£90.43 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £90.43)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 48438) (Adelphi)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)