Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac
Clos Martin
£49
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clos Martin | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.8% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.25 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac
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).
Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac is better value at £49 vs £55.
For beginners: Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.25 vs £54.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £49.25)
Who should buy Clos?
Clos Martin VSOP 8 Year Old Armagnac 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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