Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - 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.
Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glenrothes
£46
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenrothes | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £45.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - 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).
Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £55.
For beginners: Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £54.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £45.95)
Who should buy Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of