MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
Glenburgie
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glenburgie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 51.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £125 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland