Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 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.
Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenrothes
★ 5.00
£60
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenrothes | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.95)
Who should buy Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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