Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Glendullan
£125
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glendullan | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
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).
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £124.95)
Who should buy Glendullan?
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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 Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)