Glen Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyMacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryGlen GrantMacNair's
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£175£125
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Glen Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £175.

For beginners: Glen Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 vs £125)
  • 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 affordable (£125 vs £175)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Grant 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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