Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie)
Glentauchers
£42
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £41.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £42 vs £55.
For beginners: Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£41.95 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £41.95)
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 109, 111 & 112) Small Batch (James Eadie) 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
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