English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The English Distillery
★ 4.75
£68
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The English Distillery | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 4.75).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £68.
For beginners: English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (65.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£67.95 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £67.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy English?
English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)