Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBenrinnesTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%68.2%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£72.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
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 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £73.

For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.95 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 £72.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13448) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Cooked FruitChocolate

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

VanillaToasted

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