Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.50
£100
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | MacNair's |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s
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 4.50).
Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.99)
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)