Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - 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.

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAuchroiskTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.5%68.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£94.18£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value53/100

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

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

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - 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 better value at £66 vs £94.

For beginners: Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.18 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 £94.18)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3658) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

Dried FruitToasted

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