Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£48
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £48.01 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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 0.00).
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £48 vs £55.
For beginners: Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.01 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −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 £48.01)
Who should buy Braes?
Braes Of Glenlivet 16 Year Old - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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