Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics) 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.
Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)
Heroes & Heretics
£60
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heroes & Heretics | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £60.21 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)
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).
Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +More affordable (£60.21 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £60.21)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics) 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 Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 14) - The Classic Series (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)