Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£170
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Co | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £169.51 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
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 £170.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.51 vs £125)
- −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 affordable (£125 vs £169.51)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)