MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£104
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Keith |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 47.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £125 | £104.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £104 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 £104.2)
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.2 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 Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)