Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release) 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.

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBladnochTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£99.99£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

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 £100.

For beginners: Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

FragantFresh FruitMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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