The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release) 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.

The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryWalshTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£55.43£65.84
Rating4.00/55.00/5

The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value72/100

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

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

The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release)

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 rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release) is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£55.43 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £55.43)

Who should buy The?

The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only The Irishman 12 Year Old (2014 Release)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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