CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt 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.

CRN57 18 Year Old Blended MaltTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGordon & MacPhailTobermory
RegionOther ScotchIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%68.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£78.5£65.84
Rating5.00/5

CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt

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 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £79.

For beginners: CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.5 vs £65.84)
  • 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 affordable (£65.84 vs £78.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy CRN57?

CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

Honey

Only CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitVanillaToasted

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