Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Ord
£129
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £128.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £129.
For beginners: Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£128.95 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£125 vs £128.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)