Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish 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.
Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish
Benriach
£70
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 68.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £70.29 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish
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 £70.
For beginners: Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£70.29 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 £70.29)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish 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 Benriach 17 Year Old 1993 Gaja Barolo Finish
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)