Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky 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.

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended WhiskyTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryVarious DistilleriesTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£59.25£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

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).

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky is better value at £59 vs £66.

For beginners: Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£59.25 vs £65.84)

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 £59.25)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Alness?

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

VanillaToasted

Only Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

SmokeyMalt Extract

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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