MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (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
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
£144
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Strathmill |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 49.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £125 | £143.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (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 £144.
For beginners: Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 affordable (£125 vs £143.66)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£143.66 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Strathmill 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 4241) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)