The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits) 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.
The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits)
Fruitful Spirits
£100
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fruitful Spirits | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits)
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 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 £100.
For beginners: The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits) 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 The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 645) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)