Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask 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.
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Smögen
£101
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 68.2% |
| Age | 3 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £101.3 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
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 £101.
For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.3 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 £101.3)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask 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
Only Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)