Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) vs The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
The Blended Whisky Company
£350
| Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamdhu | The Blended Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 50.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £395 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 is better value at £350 vs £395.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £349.95)
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Pros
- +More affordable (£349.95 vs £395)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy The?
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 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 Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Only The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4