Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) 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.

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryInchgowerTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£77.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value64/100

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

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

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 £78.

For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 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 £77.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) 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

Sherried

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Cooked FruitChocolateOld WoodOily

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

HoneyDried FruitVanillaToasted

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