MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryMacNair'sGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
Age21 yr34 yr
Price£125£102.45
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £102 vs £125.

For beginners: Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £102.45)

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£102.45 vs £125)
  • +Longer maturation (34 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 Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodMalt ExtractNuttyHoneyTobacco

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