Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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.

Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTormoreTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£71.52£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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 £72.

For beginners: Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.52 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 £71.52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

ToastedHoneyVanillaDried Fruit

Only Tormore 17 Year Old 1995 Cask 9036 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

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

Sherried

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