Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980sMacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryCrown RoyalMacNair's
Region
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£120£125
Rating5.00/5

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s is better value at £120 vs £125.

For beginners: Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £125)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £120)

Who should buy Crown?

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s 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 Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (No Box) - 1980s

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractNutty

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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