MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
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
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Berry Bros. & Rudd |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £125 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 St.?
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s