Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive 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.
Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Penderyn
★ 2.00
£108
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Penderyn | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Wales | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £108 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive
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 2.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £108.
For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £108)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Penderyn?
Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive 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 Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)