MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar
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
North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar
North British
£107
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 43.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £125 | £107.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar is better value at £107 vs £125.
For beginners: North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £107.14)
North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar
Pros
- +More affordable (£107.14 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −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 North?
North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only North British 28 Year Old 1994 (cask 300265) - The Whisky Cellar