Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask 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 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£99
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask 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 | 53.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £98.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask 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 better value at £66 vs £99.
For beginners: Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£98.95 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £98.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask 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 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 5626) Peated, Madeira Cask Finish
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)