MacNair's Lum Reek vs Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

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

MacNair's Lum ReekJohnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
DistilleryMacNair'sJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.95£41
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek

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

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set is better value at £41 vs £42.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set is more approachable (65/100 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 £41)

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41 vs £41.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyToasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek

OilyLeathery

Only Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

VanillaDried Fruit

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