Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red 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.

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAuchroiskTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£75£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value67/100

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

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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 £75.

For beginners: Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75 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 £75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red 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

SherriedHoneyToastedDried Fruit

Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Nutty

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

Vanilla

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