Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£100
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alistair Walker | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 68.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £100.38 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £100.
For beginners: Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£100.38 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 £100.38)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Undisclosed?
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)