Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation) 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.

Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryPaul JohnTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.6%68.2%
Age4 yr8 yr
Price£96.75£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation)

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 £97.

For beginners: Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£96.75 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 £96.75)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Paul?

Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Paul John 4 Year Old 2016 (Single Cask Nation)

Malt ExtractNew WoodCooked Mash

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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