The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7 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.

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£82.9£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7

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 better value at £66 vs £83.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.9 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 £82.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7

ChocolateOld Wood

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

HoneyVanilla

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