Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
North British
£50
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.8% | 49.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £49.68 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is better value at £50 vs £55.
For beginners: North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £49.68)
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.68 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy North?
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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