MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMacNair'sThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%43%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£139.48£84.9
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £139.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.48 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £139.48)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old 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 Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old

SmokeyLeathery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

TobaccoNutty

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