Longmorn 25 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.

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryLongmornMacNair's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.8%48%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£139.95£125
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £140.

For beginners: Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.95 vs £125)
  • 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 affordable (£125 vs £139.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 25 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 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 Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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