Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits 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.

Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star SpiritsTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.9%68.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£84.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits

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 £85.

For beginners: Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Vega?

Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits 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 Fruit

Only Vega 22 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits

Old WoodCooked Fruit

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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