Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (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.

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen MorayTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£64.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
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

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

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).

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 £64.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

Old Wood

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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