Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
£68
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £68.18 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £68.
For beginners: Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.18 vs £65.84)
- −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 affordable (£65.84 vs £68.18)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 4050) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)