Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) 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.
Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
The Whisky Club
£74
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Whisky Club | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 68.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £73.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
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 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £74.
For beginners: Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.95 vs £65.84)
- −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 affordable (£65.84 vs £73.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Bally?
Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) 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 Bally Delicious 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)