Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release) 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.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release)
Springbank
★ 4.50
£57
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Tobermory |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £56.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release)
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release) is better value at £57 vs £66.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£56.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £56.95)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release) 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 Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 21 (2020 Release)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)