Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured 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.
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Aberlour
★ 4.43
£58
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 68.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £57.9 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.43/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
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 4.43).
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured is better value at £58 vs £66.
For beginners: Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£57.9 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £57.9)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)