Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's 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.
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glentauchers
£60
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 9 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 0.00).
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −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 £59.95)
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
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Only Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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