Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros) 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.
Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros)
Thompson Bros.
£60
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £60 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros)
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).
Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros) is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros)
Pros
- +More affordable (£60 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — 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 £60)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros) 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 Speyside 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)