Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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.

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of EdinburghTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryPulteneyTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.8%68.2%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£99.96£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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 £100.

For beginners: Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.96 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 £99.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Pulteney?

Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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

Vanilla

Only Pulteney 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 700721) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

CitricFresh FruitSandyMalt Extract

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitToasted

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