Milford 15 Year Old vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Milford 15 Year Old
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 4.00
£41
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Milford 15 Year Old | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £40.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Milford 15 Year Old
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Milford 15 Year Old
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 4.00).
Milford 15 Year Old is better value at £41 vs £55.
For beginners: Milford 15 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Milford 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £40.95)
Who should buy Milford?
Milford 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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