Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) 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.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Aberlour
★ 5.00
£105
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £105.19 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
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 better value at £66 vs £105.
For beginners: Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105.19 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £105.19)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) 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 Aberlour 25 Year Old 1988 - Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)