MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Rock Hill Farms Bourbon
DistilleryMacNair'sRock Hill Farms
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV48%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£125£120
Rating5.00/54.27/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value36/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.27).

Rock Hill Farms Bourbon is better value at £120 vs £125.

For beginners: Rock Hill Farms Bourbon 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £120)

Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Rock?

Rock Hill Farms Bourbon 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)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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