MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
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
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
Cardrona Distillery
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Cardrona Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 52% |
| Age | 21 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask 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 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.99)
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — 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 The?
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask 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 The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask