MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Citadelle Cornichon Gin

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year OldCitadelle Cornichon Gin
DistilleryMacNair'sCitadelle
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£47£43.75
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Citadelle Cornichon Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Citadelle Cornichon Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Citadelle Cornichon Gin is better value at £44 vs £47.

For beginners: Citadelle Cornichon Gin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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 (£47 vs £43.75)

Citadelle Cornichon Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.75 vs £47)

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 12 Year Old 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 Citadelle?

Citadelle Cornichon Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNuttyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Citadelle Cornichon Gin

VegetativeLeafy

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