Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.9 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.9 vs £65.84)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.9)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)