Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram 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.
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Balcones
★ 4.00
£90
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
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 4.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £90.
For beginners: Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (63.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £65.84)
- −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 affordable (£65.84 vs £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram 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
Only Balcones Texas Single Malt (cask 17581) - Drinks by the Dram
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)