Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Michael Jackson Blend

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

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)Michael Jackson Blend
DistilleryTamnavulinBerry Bros. & Rudd
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.8%43%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£124.41£90.36
Rating5.00/5

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Michael Jackson Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value55/100

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Michael Jackson Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Michael Jackson Blend is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Michael Jackson Blend is better value at £90 vs £124.

For beginners: Michael Jackson Blend is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.41 vs £90.36)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Michael Jackson Blend

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£90.36 vs £124.41)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 Michael?

Michael Jackson Blend 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Michael Jackson Blend

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