Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967 vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryHiram Walker and SonsMacNair's
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£126£125
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value40/100

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

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £126.

For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£126 vs £125)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £126)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967 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 Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1967

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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