Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) 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.

Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAdelphiTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.2%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£79.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £80.

For beginners: Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £65.84)
  • 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 affordable (£65.84 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Breath?

Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) 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

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)

Old WoodNutty

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

Dried FruitVanilla

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