Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance 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.

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and PerseveranceTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMacduffTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£64.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

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).

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Macduff?

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

Fresh FruitCitricFragant

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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