Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch) 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.

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBladnochTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.1%68.2%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£100£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £100.

For beginners: Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£100 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 £100)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Mystery?

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch) 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

Honey

Only Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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

SherriedDried FruitVanillaToasted

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