Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryDalmoreTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.2%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£93.4£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £93.

For beginners: Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.4 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 £93.4)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

SherriedVanillaDried FruitToasted

Only Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Chocolate

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

Honey

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