Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTamnavulinStrathclyde
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV54.8%55.7%
Age13 yr9 yr
Price£54.95£44.07
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £44.07)

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.07 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

VanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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