MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMacNair'sTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%49.2%
Age21 yr26 yr
Price£125£119.95
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £120 vs £125.

For beginners: Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £119.95)

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£119.95 vs £125)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)

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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

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