Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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.

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£79.01£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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: Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.01 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 £79.01)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyToastedSherried

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 (cask 18092) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

Dried FruitVanilla

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