Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971
Glen Grant
£180
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 | 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 | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 5 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £180 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971
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 £180.
For beginners: Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 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 £180)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 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 5 Year Old - 1971
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)