MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Glenlossie
£90
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glenlossie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 52.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £125 | £90.1 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £90 vs £125.
For beginners: Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £90.1)
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£90.1 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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 Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)