MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Clynelish
£115
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £125 | £114.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £115 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £114.81)
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£114.81 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — 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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)