Artesia Limited Edition Porto 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.

Artesia Limited Edition PortoTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTOS DistillerieTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£82.17£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Artesia Limited Edition Porto

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Artesia Limited Edition Porto

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 £82.

For beginners: Artesia Limited Edition Porto is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Artesia Limited Edition Porto

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.17 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 £82.17)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Artesia?

Artesia Limited Edition Porto suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Toasted

Only Artesia Limited Edition Porto

NuttyCooked FruitNew Wood

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

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