Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish 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.
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish
Tomatin
★ 4.53
£56
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £55.9 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.53/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish
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 4.53).
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish is better value at £56 vs £66.
For beginners: Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£55.9 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £55.9)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)