Moon Harbour Pier 1 vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Moon Harbour Pier 1Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMoon HarbourTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryFranceScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45.8%54.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£44.15£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Moon Harbour Pier 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Moon Harbour Pier 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Moon Harbour Pier 1 is better value at £44 vs £55.

For beginners: Moon Harbour Pier 1 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Moon Harbour Pier 1

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.15 vs £54.95)

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 £44.15)

Who should buy Moon?

Moon Harbour Pier 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Moon Harbour Pier 1

Cooked FruitSherried

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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