Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery Edition 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.

Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery EditionTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryPearse LyonsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£79.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value63/100

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

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

Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery Edition

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 better value at £66 vs £80.

For beginners: Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery Edition is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Pearse?

Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only Pearse Lyons Marriage of Malt Distillery Edition

Cooked FruitChocolate

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

Dried FruitVanilla

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