Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Old Forester
★ 5.00
£160
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Forester | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £160 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £160.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160 vs £125)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£125 vs £160)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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 Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)