Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006) 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.
Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006)
Cragganmore
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £65.45 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006)
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).
Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£65.45 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −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 £65.45)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Cragganmore 17 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2006)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)