Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask 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.

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTeaninichTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.2%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£76.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £77.

For beginners: Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.95 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 £76.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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.

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 Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Fresh FruitFragant

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

Dried FruitToasted

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