MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
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 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Glen Moray
£113
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 48.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £125 | £113.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is better value at £113 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £113.17)
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.17 vs £125)
- +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 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)