MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - 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
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Garioch
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Garioch |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 56.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.72 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - 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).
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.72)
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.72 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - 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 Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)