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)Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
DistilleryTamnavulinGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%57%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£54.95£86.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value58/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Where to buy

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

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