Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask 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.

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single CaskTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAmrutTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%68.2%
Age4 yr8 yr
Price£88.78£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value56/100

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

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

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

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 better value at £66 vs £89.

For beginners: Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.78 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £88.78)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask 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 Fruit

Only Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

VegetativeMalt Extract

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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