Lot 40 Dark Oak 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.
Lot 40 Dark Oak
Lot 40
£63
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Lot 40 Dark Oak | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lot 40 | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 68.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lot 40 Dark Oak
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Lot 40 Dark Oak
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).
Lot 40 Dark Oak is better value at £63 vs £66.
For beginners: Lot 40 Dark Oak is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Lot 40 Dark Oak
Pros
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £65.84)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £62.95)
Who should buy Lot?
Lot 40 Dark Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Lot 40 Dark Oak
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