Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Four Roses
★ 5.00
£53
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Four Roses Small Batch Select | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 54.8% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £52.57 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Four Roses Small Batch Select is better value at £53 vs £55.
For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch Select is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£52.57 vs £54.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £52.57)
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Small Batch Select 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
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Only Four Roses Small Batch Select
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