Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) 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.
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Cambus
£55
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Tobermory |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 68.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £55.45 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
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).
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) is better value at £55 vs £66.
For beginners: Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£55.45 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — 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 £55.45)
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) 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 Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)