MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
DistilleryMacNair'sGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%44.6%
Age21 yr27 yr
Price£125£114.95
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £115 vs £125.

For beginners: Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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 £114.95)

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £125)
  • +Longer maturation (27 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 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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