American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask 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.
American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask
The Single Cask
★ 5.00
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Single Cask | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 68.2% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
- +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)
Who should buy American?
American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 American Sour Mash 5 Year Old (cask P311) - The Single Cask
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)