Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Benromach
★ 4.50
£49
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.11 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is better value at £49 vs £55.
For beginners: Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.11 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £49.11)
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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Only Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Only Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)