Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£104
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | 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 | 47.1% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £104.2 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (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).
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £104 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.2 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 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 £104.2)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (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 Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (casks 73642 & 73643) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)