Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glentauchers
£133
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £133.01 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £133.
For beginners: Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£133.01 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 £133.01)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4159 & 4164) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)