Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (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
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£48
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 57.1% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £47.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £55.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +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 £47.75)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.75 vs £54.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)