Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum
DistilleryTamnavulinZuidam
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£40.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum is better value at £41 vs £55.

For beginners: Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £40.95)

Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Zuidam?

Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Zuidam Flying Dutchman 1 Year Old Dark Rum

Cooked FruitNew Wood

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