Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne
DistilleryTamnavulinGounel Lassalle
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value91/100

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £46.95)

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Champagne?

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne 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 Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne

CitricFragant

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