Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3 vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3
Blood Oath
£143
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3 | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blood Oath | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £142.69 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3
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 £143.
For beginners: Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£142.69 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 £142.69)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blood?
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.3
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)