Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Ord
£53
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £53.21 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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).
Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £55.
For beginners: Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.21 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
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 £53.21)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)