Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl 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.
Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl
Fanny's Distillery
£50
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fanny's Distillery | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 68.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.99 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl
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).
Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl is better value at £50 vs £66.
For beginners: Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£49.99 vs £65.84)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £49.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Fanny's?
Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
Only Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)