Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£88
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £87.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £88.
For beginners: Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Campbeltown 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 11949464) PX Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)