Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory) 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.
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory)
Highland Park
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tobermory |
| Region | Island | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 68.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.92 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory)
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).
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£64.92 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.92)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (Signatory)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)