MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
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
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Grand Award
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Grand Award |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 45% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £125 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 is more approachable (60/100 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Grand?
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979