Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club) 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 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club)
Auchroisk
£74
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44% | 68.2% |
| Age | 22 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £73.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club)
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £74.
For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.95 vs £65.84)
- −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 affordable (£65.84 vs £73.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (The Whisky Club)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)