Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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.

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryClynelishTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.5%68.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£87.43£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

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 £87.

For beginners: Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.43 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 £87.43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10193) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Old WoodLeatheryTobacco

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

SherriedVanillaToasted

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