Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Macduff
£44
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £44.28 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (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).
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £55.
For beginners: Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.28 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
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 £44.28)
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 16 Year Old 1997 (casks 4077+4078) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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
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