Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glenburgie
£100
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — 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 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 17637) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)