Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Medley
£107
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Medley | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £107 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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).
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £107 vs £125.
For beginners: Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£107 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 £107)
Who should buy Old?
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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 Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)