Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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 with 2x Glasses
DistilleryTamnavulinEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%40%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£54.95£49.9
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 with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 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 £49.9)

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.9 vs £54.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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