Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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.
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Inchgower
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.5 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
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).
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.5 vs £65.84)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 £64.5)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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 Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)