MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
Glen Spey
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch is more approachable (50/100 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.99)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — 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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch 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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch