Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Eagle Rare
★ 3.80
£121
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 48% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £121.29 | £125 |
| Rating | 3.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
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 3.80).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) is better value at £121 vs £125.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Pros
- +More affordable (£121.29 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £121.29)
Who should buy Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) 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 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)