MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
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
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Eagle Rare
★ 3.80
£121
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 45% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £125 | £121.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.80/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) is better value at £121 vs £125.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) is more approachable (60/100 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £121.29)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Pros
- +More affordable (£121.29 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) 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 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)