Belle of Kentucky - 1980s vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
Belle of Kentucky
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Belle of Kentucky - 1980s | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Belle of Kentucky | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
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).
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Belle of Kentucky - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Who should buy Belle?
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)