That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set 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.

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift SetTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV49.1%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£54.99£65.84
Rating5.00/5

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set

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).

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£54.99 vs £65.84)

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 £54.99)

Who should buy That?

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 That Boutique-y Whisky Company Chinese New Year 12 Dram Gift Set

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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