MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Heaven Hill
£96
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Heaven Hill |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Corn |
| ABV | 48% | 59.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £125 | £95.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £96 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 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £95.5)
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£95.5 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — 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 Heaven?
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)