Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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.

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten GemsTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBurnsideTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%68.2%
Age24 yr8 yr
Price£84.95£65.84
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value47/100

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

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

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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 4.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £85.

For beginners: Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Burnside?

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Old WoodNutty

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

VanillaToasted

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