Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) 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.
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 5.00
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Safe?
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) 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 Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)