Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
Hiram Walker and Sons
★ 1.33
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hiram Walker and Sons | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125 |
| Rating | 1.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
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 1.33).
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (1.3 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120)
Who should buy Hiram?
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s 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 Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)