Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£53
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £53.28 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £53 vs £55.
For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£53.28 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £53.28)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
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