Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange
Bardstown
£125
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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 £125.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Bardstown Bourbon Co 8 Year Old Single Barrel / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)