Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask 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.
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask
Tomatin
★ 4.50
£63
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask
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 4.50).
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask is better value at £63 vs £66.
For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £62.95)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Marsala Cask
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)