Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 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.
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Cotswolds
£84
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cotswolds | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £84.25 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £84.
For beginners: Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.25 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 £84.25)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Cotswolds?
Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 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 Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)