Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - Selfridges vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - SelfridgesMacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryEagle RareMacNair's
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV45%48%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£150£125
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - Selfridges

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - Selfridges

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £150.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - Selfridges is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - Selfridges

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Eagle?

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - Selfridges 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Limited Edition - Selfridges

VanillaHoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

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

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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