Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) 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.

Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)
Adelphi
£80

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Adelphi | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)
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 £80.
For beginners: Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Breath?
Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) 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 Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)