North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryNorth BritishTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV54.1%68.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£62.95£65.84
Rating3.00/55.00/5

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value48/100

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

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

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 3.00).

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £63 vs £66.

For beginners: North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £62.95)

Who should buy North?

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaHoney

Only North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractOily

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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