Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - 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.

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of ScotlandTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBlair AtholTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£88.5£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - 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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £89.

For beginners: Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.5 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 £88.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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

ToastedHoney

Only Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 100636) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractNuttyFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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