Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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.

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's MaltTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAuchroiskTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.8%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£66.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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 £67.

For beginners: Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 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 £66.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Explore more