Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£48
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £48.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £48 vs £55.
For beginners: Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £48.01)
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.01 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −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 Braes?
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of