Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky) 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 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBenriachTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.3%68.2%
Age9 yr8 yr
Price£59.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky)

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).

Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky) is better value at £60 vs £66.

For beginners: Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.95)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky) 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

SherriedToasted

Only Benriach 9 Year Old 2015 (Blind Summit Whisky)

ChocolateCooked FruitNutty

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

HoneyDried FruitVanilla

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