Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) 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.
Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 4.33
£81
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 68.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £81.15 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
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 4.33).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £81.
For beginners: Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.15 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £81.15)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Dunedin?
Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Dunedin DoubleWood 10 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
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