Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) 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.
Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Fettercairn
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.95)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Fettercairn 14 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)