Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - 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.

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLoch LomondTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV55.3%68.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£62.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - 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).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £63 vs £66.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £62.95)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractYeasty

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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