MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50
DistilleryMacNair'sNational Distillers
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%46.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£125£192
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £192.

For beginners: Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50 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)
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £192)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£192 vs £125)
  • 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 Old?

Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50 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)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Old Sunny Brook - 1947-50

Old WoodVanillaToastedMalt ExtractTobacco

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