MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection
DistilleryMacNair'sThe Deveron
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
Age21 yr20 yr
Price£125£102.87
Rating5.00/54.03/5

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

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

Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value39/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.03).

Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection is better value at £103 vs £125.

For beginners: Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 20 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £102.87)

Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£102.87 vs £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

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

SmokeyOily

Only Glen Deveron 20 Years Old - Royal Burgh Collection

ToastedHoneyOld Wood

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