Bastille 1789 Single Malt 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.

Bastille 1789 Single MaltTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBastille 1789Tobermory
RegionIsland
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£59.95£65.84
Rating4.80/55.00/5

Bastille 1789 Single Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
Value80/100

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

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

Bastille 1789 Single Malt

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 4.80).

Bastille 1789 Single Malt is better value at £60 vs £66.

For beginners: Bastille 1789 Single Malt is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bastille 1789 Single Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bastille?

Bastille 1789 Single Malt 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

ToastedHoney

Only Bastille 1789 Single Malt

Fresh FruitSmokey

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

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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