Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
Glen Spey
£100
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 48% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.99)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch 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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 - Cadenhead's Small Batch
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)