MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenturret
£112
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glenturret |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 45.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £125 | £112.07 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £112 vs £125.
For beginners: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £112.07)
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£112.07 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)