Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£100
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alistair Walker | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £100.
For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £65.84)
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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
Only Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)