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

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

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature ChampagneTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGounel LassalleTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

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)

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

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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).

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)

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

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

CitricFragant

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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