Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£102
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | 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 | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 34 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £102.45 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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 Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £102 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.45 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (34 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 £102.45)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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 Grant 34 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)