Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box)
Glenmorangie
£150
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box)
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 £150.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
- −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 affordable (£125 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Early 1980s (with Presentation Box)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)