MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
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
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Glen Grant
£140
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £125 | £139.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £140.
For beginners: Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory 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)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £139.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £125)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory