Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

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

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 EditionTamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
DistilleryHeaven's DoorTamdhu
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV60.5%43%
Age13 yr30 yr
Price£575£395
Rating5.00/5

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £575.

For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£575 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£395 vs £575)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition 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 Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

Only Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

VanillaCitricToasted

Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

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