Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Grand Award
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Grand Award | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
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).
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Who should buy Grand?
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)