Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private BarrelsTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryJoe Got A GunTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeTennesseeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£40.95£54.95
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value49/100

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value91/100

Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels is better value at £41 vs £55.

For beginners: Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 £40.95)

Who should buy Joe?

Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Joe Got A Gun Tennessee Whiskey - 20 Private Barrels

Cooked Mash

Only Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

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