Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set vs MacNair's Lum Reek

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

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift SetMacNair's Lum Reek
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerMacNair's
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£41£41.95
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set is better value at £41 vs £42.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41 vs £41.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

MacNair's Lum Reek

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.95 vs £41)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set 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 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set

VanillaDried Fruit

Only MacNair's Lum Reek

OilyLeathery

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