Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Nantou Distillery
★ 4.00
£70
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nantou Distillery | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 68.2% |
| Age | 4 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £70.
For beginners: Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Nantou?
Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)