Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection 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.

Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged CollectionTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryOld PerthTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£54.75£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

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

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

Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.75 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £54.75)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Old Perth 12 Year Old - Aged Collection

Chocolate

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

Vanilla

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