Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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.

Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTullibardineTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.3%68.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£81.04£65.84
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value49/100

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

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

Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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 4.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £81.

For beginners: Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.04 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £81.04)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Tullibardine 22 Year Old 1993 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Old Wood

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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