Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Elijah Craig
£150
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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 £150.
For beginners: Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Elijah?
Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Elijah Craig 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)