Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
£44
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 54.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £44.07 | £54.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
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).
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £55.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.07 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — 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 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £44.07)
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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.
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
Only Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
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