Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1 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.

Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistillerySmögenTobermory
RegionIsland
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.8%68.2%
Age3 yr8 yr
Price£90.27£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
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

Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1

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 £90.

For beginners: Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£90.27 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 £90.27)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:1

Smokey

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

HoneyVanilla

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