MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 49.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £125 | £119.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 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 £119.76)
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.76 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (23 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)