Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryJuraTobermory
RegionIslandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£53.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) is better value at £54 vs £66.

For beginners: Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £53.95)

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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