MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£116
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £125 | £115.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) is better value at £116 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £115.78)
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.78 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 New?
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) 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.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)