Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Tullibardine 1968

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

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)Tullibardine 1968
DistilleryTamdhuTullibardine
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40.3%
Age30 yr40 yr
Price£395£285.96
Rating5.00/5

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Tullibardine 1968

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 1968

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 1968 is better value at £286 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 £285.96)

Tullibardine 1968

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£285.96 vs £395)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 1968 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SherriedChocolateTobacco

Only Tullibardine 1968

HoneyVanillaNutty

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