Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Kings County
£94
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kings County | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 6 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £94.36 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon
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 0.00).
Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon is better value at £94 vs £125.
For beginners: Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£94.36 vs £125)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £94.36)
Who should buy Kings?
Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)