Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen KeithTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.8%
Age19 yr13 yr
Price£48.86£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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).

Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £55.

For beginners: Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£48.86 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 13 years)

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 £48.86)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 72577 & 72528) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Toasted

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