MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
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 Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Glen Elgin
£98
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 49.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £125 | £97.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) is better value at £98 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £97.71)
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£97.71 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 Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) 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 Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)