Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
Glengoyne
£40
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.8% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
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).
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky is better value at £40 vs £55.
For beginners: Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £54.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £39.95)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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