Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Heaven's Door
★ 5.00
£97
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven's Door | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon is better value at £97 vs £125.
For beginners: Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£96.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £96.95)
Who should buy Heaven's?
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)