North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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.

North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryNorth BritishTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV54.3%68.2%
Age32 yr8 yr
Price£71.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £72.

For beginners: North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 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 £71.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy North?

North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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.

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

VanillaToasted

Only North British 32 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodOily

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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