Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Glen Keith
£90
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
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 Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) is better value at £90 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Pros
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £125)
- +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 £89.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful) 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 Keith 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 171288) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)