MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glen Elgin
£103
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £125 | £103.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £103 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 £103.42)
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103.42 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 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 Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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)
Only Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)