Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryDalmoreTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%68.2%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£78.46£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
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

Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £78.

For beginners: Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.46 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 £78.46)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Dried Fruit

Only Dalmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10427) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodLeatheryTobacco

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

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

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