MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
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
Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£93
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Decadent Drinks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 55% |
| Age | 21 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £125 | £92.54 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is better value at £93 vs £125.
For beginners: Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £92.54)
Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£92.54 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 Old?
Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks) 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 Old Orkney Malt 16 Year Old 2005 - Edition No.2 (Orkney Sponge & Decadent Drinks)