North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt) 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.
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt)
North British
£79
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt)
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 £79.
For beginners: North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 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 £78.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt) 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
Only North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Master of Malt)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)