Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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.

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of EdinburghTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMortlachTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.7%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£79.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Chocolate

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

HoneyVanilla

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