North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
North British
£50
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.2% | 54.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.68 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
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).
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is better value at £50 vs £55.
For beginners: North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.68 vs £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £49.68)
Who should buy North?
North British 25 Year Old 1991 - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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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