Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£40
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.7% | 54.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £40 vs £55.
For beginners: Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — 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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside #3 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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