Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
DistilleryTamnavulinEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%57.6%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£54.95£53.11
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value94/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask is better value at £53 vs £55.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £53.11)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£53.11 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask 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

Honey

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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