Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - 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.
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenturret
£133
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 48% |
| Age | 28 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £132.6 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - 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: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£132.6 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 £132.6)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)