MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls
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
Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls
Port Dundas
£98
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Port Dundas |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 50.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £125 | £97.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls is better value at £98 vs £125.
For beginners: Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £97.5)
Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls
Pros
- +More affordable (£97.5 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — 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 Port?
Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls 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 Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls