Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory
Longmorn
£42
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £42.34 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory
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).
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory is better value at £42 vs £55.
For beginners: Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£42.34 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £42.34)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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