Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.

Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryFettercairnTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.7%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£64.14£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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).

Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £64 vs £66.

For beginners: Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.14 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • 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 £64.14)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 801506) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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