Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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.

Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Tobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£84.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
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

Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £85.

For beginners: Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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

Dried Fruit

Only Braeval 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 93961) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Cooked FruitChocolateTobaccoOld Wood

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

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

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