Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£150
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | MacNair's |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£125 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Both taste of
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)