Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryTamnavulinLaizhou
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£50.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky is better value at £51 vs £55.

For beginners: Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky 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 £50.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£50.5 vs £54.95)

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 Laizhou?

Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky

SmokeyCooked Mash

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