Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Moon Harbour Pier 1

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Moon Harbour Pier 1
DistilleryTamnavulinMoon Harbour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandFrance
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.8%45.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£44.15
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Moon Harbour Pier 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Moon Harbour Pier 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Moon Harbour Pier 1 is better value at £44 vs £55.

For beginners: Moon Harbour Pier 1 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £44.15)

Moon Harbour Pier 1

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.15 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 Moon?

Moon Harbour Pier 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Moon Harbour Pier 1

Cooked FruitSherried

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