Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish 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.
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
The Kaikyo Distillery
★ 4.50
£76
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Kaikyo Distillery | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £75.67 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
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 4.50).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £76.
For beginners: Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£75.67 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £75.67)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Hatozaki?
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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
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Only Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
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