BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish 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.
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£74
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £73.96 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £74.
For beginners: BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.96 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £73.96)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish 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
Only BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 8687) - Oloroso Sherry Finish
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)