Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old
Robbie Dhu
★ 4.46
£40
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Robbie Dhu | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 4.46/5 | 5.00/5 |
Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Robbie Dhu 12 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 4.46).
Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old is better value at £40 vs £55.
For beginners: Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £54.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Robbie?
Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old 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