Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - 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)Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryTamnavulinDailuaine
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%46%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£54.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - 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).

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £55.

For beginners: Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 £39.95)

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 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 Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800032 & 800038) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

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Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

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