Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967 vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryCanadian ClubMacNair's
Region
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43.4%48%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£156£125
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value32/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £156.

For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£156 vs £125)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £156)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967 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 Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky 1l - 1967

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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