Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Lochlea
£54
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochlea | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 54.8% |
| Age | 5 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £53.5 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
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).
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 is better value at £54 vs £55.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£53.5 vs £54.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −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 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £53.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lochlea?
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 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 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
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