Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£87
| Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 57% |
| Age | 13 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £86.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £55 vs £87.
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
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £86.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£86.95 vs £54.95)
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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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
Where to buy
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange