Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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.
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Keeble Cask Company
£83
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Keeble Cask Company | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £83.
For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 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 £82.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Blended Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 117) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)