Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton 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.

Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryChorlton WhiskyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%68.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£99.24£65.84
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value40/100

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

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

Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton 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 4.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £99.

For beginners: Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.24 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £99.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Burnside?

Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

OilyOld Wood

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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