Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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.
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
The Glasgow Distillery Co.
£64
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glasgow Distillery Co. | Tobermory |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £63.62 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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).
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £64 vs £66.
For beginners: Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£63.62 vs £65.84)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £63.62)
Who should buy Glasgow?
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)