Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
Glenburgie
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
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).
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — 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 £120)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland 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 Glenburgie 1995 (bottled 2017) (cask 17002) - Malts of Scotland
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)