Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) 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.

Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLoch LomondTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£64.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
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

Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)

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).

Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 £64.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Inchfad?

Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

Sherried

Only Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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

HoneyDried FruitVanillaToasted

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