Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box
DistilleryTamnavulinGlen Moray
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%53.7%
Age13 yr20 yr
Price£54.95£68.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £55 vs £69.

For beginners: Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box 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 affordable (£54.95 vs £68.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.95 vs £54.95)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanilla

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

HoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Old WoodCitric

Where to buy

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

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