Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balblair
★ 1.00
£47
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 49.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 1.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £55.
For beginners: Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £46.95)
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (1.0 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 Balblair?
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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