Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) 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.

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAdnamsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£69.99£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

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 £70.

For beginners: Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.99 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 £69.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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