Old Pulteney 16 Year Old 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 Pulteney 16 Year OldTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryPulteneyTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age16 yr8 yr
Price£68.5£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

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

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

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

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 £69.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.5 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 £68.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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

Dried FruitToasted

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