Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (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.
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood
£55
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 68.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £55 vs £66.
For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — 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 £54.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)