Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Benromach
★ 4.50
£49
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Benromach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 45% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £49.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is better value at £49 vs £55.
For beginners: Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £49.11)
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.11 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Benromach?
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish 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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