Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s
Glen Ord
★ 5.00
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s 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 Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)