MacNair's Lum Reek vs Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s

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

MacNair's Lum ReekHiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s
DistilleryMacNair'sHiram Walker and Sons
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.95£36
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s is better value at £36 vs £42.

For beginners: Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

MacNair's Lum Reek

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.95 vs £36)

Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £41.95)

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 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 Hiram?

Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokeyOilyLeathery

Only Hiram Walker's Doble-V Whisky - 1980s

VanillaMalt Extract

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