Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant
★ 4.00
£105
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £104.97 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £105 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.97 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £104.97)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)