BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi) 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.
BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi)
Benriach
£68
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi)
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 £68.
For beginners: BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£67.95 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 £67.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 BenRiach 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 34) (Adelphi)
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