Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Ben Nevis
£67
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 68.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £67.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 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 £66.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)