Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) 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.
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Benrinnes
£100
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £100.
For beginners: Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) 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 Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)