Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973
DistilleryMaster of MaltTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age40 yr12 yr
Price£286.95£252
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973 is better value at £252 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £252)

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£252 vs £286.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitOld WoodSherried

Only Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug - 1973

VanillaMalt Extract

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