MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMacNair'sMiltonduff
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV48%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£125£150
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £150.

For beginners: Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £150)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £125)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

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

SherriedDried FruitOily

Only Miltonduff 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractVegetativeHay-likeHusky

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