Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
DistilleryTamnavulinMannochmore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%57.1%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £46.95)

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

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 Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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 ExtractHoneyVanilla

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

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SherriedDried Fruit

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