SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Dalmore
£300
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Tamdhu |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 43% |
| Age | 19 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £300 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 is better value at £300 vs £395.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£300 vs £395)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £300)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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