Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac
DistilleryTamnavulinAnthema
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£41.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac is better value at £42 vs £55.

For beginners: Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac is more approachable (90/100 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 £41.5)

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Anthema?

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac 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

Both taste of

VanillaFresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

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