Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl) vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

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

Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl)Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
DistilleryKilkerranTamdhu
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.2%43%
Age20 yr30 yr
Price£299£395
Rating5.00/5

Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

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).

Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl) is better value at £299 vs £395.

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

Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £395)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£395 vs £299)

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

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

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

Only Kilkerran 20 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

Leathery

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

Chocolate

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