Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year OldTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLaballeTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£49.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old

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 0.00).

Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £49.95)

Who should buy Laballe?

Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Toasted

Only Laballe Bas Armagnac Hors d'Age 10 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitCitric

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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