Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling) 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.
Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Dufftown
£61
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dufftown | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 26 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £61.45 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling)
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 0.00).
Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling) is better value at £61 vs £66.
For beginners: Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Pros
- +More affordable (£61.45 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £61.45)
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling) 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 Dufftown 26 Year Old 1982 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)