Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) 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.
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Amrut
★ 5.00
£59
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.27 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) is better value at £59 vs £66.
For beginners: Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£59.27 vs £65.84)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.27)
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) 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
Only Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)