Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£118
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.57 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £118 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117.57 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −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 £117.57)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)