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

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

Citadelle Cornichon GinMacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
DistilleryCitadelleMacNair's
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.75£47
Rating5.00/5

Citadelle Cornichon Gin

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Citadelle Cornichon Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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).

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

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Citadelle Cornichon Gin

VegetativeLeafy

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNuttyMalt ExtractToasted

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