Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation boxTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen MorayTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.7%54.8%
Age20 yr13 yr
Price£68.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

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).

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £55 vs £69.

For beginners: Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.95 vs £54.95)
  • 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 affordable (£54.95 vs £68.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Old WoodCitric

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

HoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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