Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMortlachTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%54.8%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£47.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

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).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £55.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £47.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory) 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.

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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