Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) 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 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Bladnoch
£54
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Tobermory |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £53.57 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) is better value at £54 vs £66.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.57 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — 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 £53.57)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) 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
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)