Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky 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.

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye WhiskyTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryFlokiTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£64.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

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).

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Floki?

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

Only Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

VegetativeLeafyFresh FruitMedicinal

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanillaToasted

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