Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) 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.

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBenrinnesTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£61.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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).

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is better value at £62 vs £66.

For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £61.95)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyDried FruitSherried

Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

ChocolateNutty

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

VanillaToasted

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