MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
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
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£170
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £169.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
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 £170.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series is more approachable (55/100 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)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £169.51)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.51 vs £125)
- −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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series