Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 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.
Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Loch Lomond
£89
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £88.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
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 £89.
For beginners: Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.95 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 £88.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 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
Only Darkness! Loch Lomond 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)