MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Union Jack Whisky - 1970s

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Union Jack Whisky - 1970s
DistilleryMacNair'sWorthyman Blending Co.
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£125£120
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Union Jack Whisky - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Union Jack Whisky - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Union Jack Whisky - 1970s is better value at £120 vs £125.

For beginners: Union Jack Whisky - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £120)

Union Jack Whisky - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £125)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Union?

Union Jack Whisky - 1970s 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 MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Union Jack Whisky - 1970s

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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