MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)
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
Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)
Westport
£115
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Westport |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 55% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £125 | £115 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £115 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £115)
Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£115 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 Westport?
Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks) 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 Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)