The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
The Blended Whisky Company
£350
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Blended Whisky Company | Tamdhu |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
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).
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 is better value at £350 vs £395.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Pros
- +More affordable (£349.95 vs £395)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £349.95)
Who should buy The?
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 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 The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)