Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Brackla
£43
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Brackla |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 52.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £42.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £43 vs £55.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £42.98)
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.98 vs £54.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −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 Royal?
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)