Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistillerySpeyburnTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.5%54.8%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£51.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)

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).

Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) is better value at £52 vs £55.

For beginners: Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — 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 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £51.95)

Who should buy Speyburn?

Speyburn 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 701325) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) 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 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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

Toasted

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