Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (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.

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAberlourTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.1%68.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£59.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 0.00).

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £60 vs £66.

For beginners: Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • 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 £59.95)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 FruitHoneyToasted

Only Aberlour 20 Year Old 1990 Cask 101779 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

ChocolateOld Wood

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

Vanilla

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