MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£154
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £125 | £153.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £154.
For beginners: North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 £153.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£153.5 vs £125)
- −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 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 5957081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)