Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryTamnavulinEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%46%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£54.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £49.95)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 43) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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

Vanilla

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