MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - 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 Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£109
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £125 | £109.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £109 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 £109.13)
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.13 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)