MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
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
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Glen Ord
★ 4.00
£113
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Ord |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £125 | £113 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is better value at £113 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £113)
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Singleton?
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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 Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)