Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's MaltTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMannochmoreTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%54.8%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£46.95£54.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

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

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

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £46.95)

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SherriedDried Fruit

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

ToastedFresh Fruit

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