Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£88
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 68.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £87.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £88.
For beginners: Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Drumblade?
Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Drumblade 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 1448888) Amontillado Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)