Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #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.

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryWestward WhiskeyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age5 yr8 yr
Price£80.75£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
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

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #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 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 £81.

For beginners: Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£80.75 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 £80.75)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Westward?

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaToasted

Only Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

New WoodFresh FruitOily

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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