Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series 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.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
★ 5.00
£67
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Co | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 68.2% |
| Age | 6 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £67.45 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
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 better value at £66 vs £67.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.45 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £67.45)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
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