Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£87
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 54.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £86.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £55 vs £87.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£86.95 vs £54.95)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £86.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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
Where to buy
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange