Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2 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.

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryWaterford DistilleryTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£63.5£65.84
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value47/100

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

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

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 3.00).

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2 is better value at £64 vs £66.

For beginners: Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

Pros

  • +More affordable (£63.5 vs £65.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £63.5)

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

Fresh FruitNew Wood

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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