Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The Cask vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The CaskTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryEdradourTamnavulin
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.9%54.8%
Age11 yr13 yr
Price£47.18£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value91/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The Cask is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.18 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £47.18)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The Cask 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 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

Toasted

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Barolo - Straight From The Cask

Cooked FruitSherriedChocolateOld Wood

Only Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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