Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - 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.
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£85
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | 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 | 48.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £84.78 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 better value at £66 vs £85.
For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.78 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £84.78)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (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
Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 12760) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)