Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Appleton
£420

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Appleton | Tamdhu |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £420 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £420.
For beginners: Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£420 vs £395)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£395 vs £420)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Appleton?
Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Appleton 1995 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)