MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Glen Keith
£90
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Keith |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 48.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) is better value at £90 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) is more approachable (60/100 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 £89.95)
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Pros
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £125)
- +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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) 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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)