Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCraigellachieTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.8%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£48.87£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

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

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £49 vs £55.

For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.87 vs £54.95)

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 £48.87)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 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

ToastedHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Nutty

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

Fresh Fruit

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