Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Glen Moray
£113
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 48% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £113.17 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
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 Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is better value at £113 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.17 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £113.17)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)