Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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.

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAberfeldyTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%68.2%
Age7 yr8 yr
Price£99.95£65.84
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value40/100

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

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

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 4.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £100.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £99.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 1203) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

SherriedDried FruitToastedVanilla

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

Honey

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