Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory)Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBenrinnesTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%54.8%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£49.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #56 (Signatory)

SherriedChocolateLeatheryTobacco

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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