Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6)

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6)
DistilleryTamnavulinAdelphi
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.8%46%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£54.95£44.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6) is better value at £45 vs £55.

For beginners: Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6) is more approachable (65/100 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 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £44.95)

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • 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 Adelphi's?

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Adelphi's Glenborrodale 8 Year Old (Batch 6)

SherriedNuttyOld Wood

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