Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman 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.
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman
Blair Athol
£75
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £75 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £75.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75 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 £75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman 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
Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman
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