Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glen Elgin
£103
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | 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 | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £103.42 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £103 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103.42 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £103.42)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)