Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey 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.

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish WhiskeyTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlendaloughTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£72.88£65.84
Rating4.90/55.00/5

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value67/100

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

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

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 4.90).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £73.

For beginners: Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.88 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 £72.88)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Cooked Fruit

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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