Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTamnavulinGlen Garioch
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%46%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£54.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £55.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £45.95)

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £54.95)

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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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

Honey

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