MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathisla
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Strathisla |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 66.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.95)
Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (66.9%) — 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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Strathisla 9 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)