MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4
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
Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4
Jack Daniel's
£111
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 48% | 48.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £125 | £110.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4 is better value at £111 vs £125.
For beginners: Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £110.95)
Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.95 vs £125)
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 Jack?
Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4