Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Elgin
£125
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.6% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £124.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)