Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Blair Athol
£575
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Tamdhu |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 43% |
| Age | 35 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £574.95 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
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 £575.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£574.95 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 £574.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (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 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 Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)