Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
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.)
Glentauchers
£49
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
| Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | The Epicurean |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.6% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £48.95 | £47.89 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 700424) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 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 £47.89)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £48.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
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 The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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
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