MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)
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
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)
Glenmorangie
£150
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glenmorangie |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £125 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) is more approachable (70/100 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 affordable (£125 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
- −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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)