Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Glen Grant
£140
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 19 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £140.
For beginners: Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory 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 Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)