Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.

Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen GariochTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%68.2%
Age24 yr8 yr
Price£91.96£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value54/100

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

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

Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £92.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£91.96 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 £91.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7854) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Old WoodMalt Extract

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

HoneyVanilla

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