Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 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.
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Smögen
★ 5.00
£92
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 4 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £91.56 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £92.
For beginners: Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.56 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £91.56)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 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.
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
Only Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)