Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited EditionMacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryGlengoyneMacNair's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£125
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition is better value at £100 vs £125.

For beginners: Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £125)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £99.99)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

HoneyToastedOld Wood

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

SmokeyOily

Where to buy

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

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

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