MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35
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
Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35
Barrell Craft Spirits
£95
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Barrell Craft Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 58.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £125 | £95.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35 is better value at £95 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £95.15)
Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35
Pros
- +More affordable (£95.15 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −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 Barrell?
Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Barrell Bourbon 6 Year Old Batch 35