Yellow Spot 12 Year Old 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.
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Spot Whiskey
★ 4.75
£81
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Yellow Spot 12 Year Old | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spot Whiskey | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £81.25 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
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 4.75).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £81.
For beginners: Yellow Spot 12 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.25 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £81.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Yellow?
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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
Only Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)