Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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.
Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aultmore
£59
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 68.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £58.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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).
Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £59 vs £66.
For beginners: Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£58.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — 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 £58.95)
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Aultmore 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)