Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky 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.

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt WhiskyTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryThe NetherlandsScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%68.2%
Age5 yr8 yr
Price£64.99£65.84
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value15/100

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

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

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

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 1.00).

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£64.99 vs £65.84)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (1.0 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)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky 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

Toasted

Only Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated Dutch Single Malt Whisky

SmokeyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

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