Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870) 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.
Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870)
Starward
£91
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Starward | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £90.78 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870)
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £91.
For beginners: Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£90.78 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 £90.78)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Starward?
Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870) 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
Only Starward 5 Year Old 2016 (cask 1870)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)