Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1 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 Peated - Ballybannon 1.1Tobermory 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£79.49£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value63/100

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

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

Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1

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 better value at £66 vs £79.

For beginners: Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.49 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £79.49)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1 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

Toasted

Only Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1

SmokeyMedicinalHay-likeCooked Mash

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

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