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)North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
DistilleryTamnavulinNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV54.8%49.2%
Age13 yr25 yr
Price£54.95£49.68
Rating5.00/5

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

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

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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

Fresh Fruit

Only North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Old Wood

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