Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - 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.
Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenglassaugh
£115
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenglassaugh | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43.7% | 48% |
| Age | 31 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - 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 0.00).
Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £115 vs £125.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £114.95)
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenglassaugh 31 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)