Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) 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.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Craigellachie
£60
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 68.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £60.45 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£60.45 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −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 £60.45)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)