Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Macduff
£44
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Macduff |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £44.28 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £55.
For beginners: Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 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 £44.28)
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.28 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
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 Macduff?
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
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