Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi) 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.

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBlair AtholTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£72.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £73.

For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 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 £72.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi) 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)

Malt Extract

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedDried Fruit

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