Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) 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.
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Carsebridge
£86
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Tobermory |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 68.2% |
| Age | 33 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £85.71 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
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 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £86.
For beginners: Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£85.71 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 £85.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)