MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £125 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)