Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift SetTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryHennessyTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£44.75£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set

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).

Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set is better value at £45 vs £55.

For beginners: Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.75 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £44.75)

Who should buy Hennessy?

Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

HoneyToasted

Only Hennessy VS Henny-Rita Shaker Gift Set

Cooked Fruit

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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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