MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Strathclyde
£124
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Strathclyde |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 47.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £125 | £124.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £124 vs £125.
For beginners: Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 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 £124.45)
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.45 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)