North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (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.

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryNorth BritishTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48.1%68.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£53.98£65.84
Rating5.00/5

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (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

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (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).

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £54 vs £66.

For beginners: North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.98 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £53.98)

Who should buy North?

North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only North British 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 10996) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt Extract

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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