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

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Super Nikka
DistilleryTamnavulinNikka
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.8%43%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£52.49
Rating5.00/54.33/5

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

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

Super Nikka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value83/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Super Nikka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Super Nikka is better value at £52 vs £55.

For beginners: Super Nikka is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £52.49)

Super Nikka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£52.49 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Super?

Super Nikka 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

Malt Extract

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

HoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Super Nikka

Dried FruitYeasty

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