Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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.

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of EdinburghTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBen NevisTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£87.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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 £88.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

ChocolateOld Wood

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

HoneyToasted

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