Fara Blended Malt Whisky vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Fara Blended Malt WhiskyTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOrkney DistillingTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£49.5£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Fara Blended Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fara Blended Malt Whisky

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).

Fara Blended Malt Whisky is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Fara Blended Malt Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fara Blended Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.5 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 £49.5)

Who should buy Fara?

Fara Blended Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Fara Blended Malt Whisky

Fragant

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

Malt Extract

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