Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119.76 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.76 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 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 £119.76)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)