Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 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 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Fettercairn
★ 4.33
£73
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 | 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 | 46.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £73.26 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
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 4.33).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £73.
For beginners: Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.26 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £73.26)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)