Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs MacNair's Lum Reek

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

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)MacNair's Lum Reek
DistilleryGlentauchersMacNair's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£48.95£41.95
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

MacNair's Lum Reek is better value at £42 vs £49.

For beginners: Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.95 vs £41.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

MacNair's Lum Reek

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £48.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 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

Toasted

Only Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyNutty

Only MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokeyOilyLeathery

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