Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen GariochTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%68.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£87.28£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
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

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £87.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.28 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 £87.28)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10339) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Cooked FruitNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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