Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (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.
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff
£104
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.9% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £103.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (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).
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £104 vs £125.
For beginners: Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103.95 vs £125)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £103.95)
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (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 Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)