Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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.

Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryAultmoreTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.1%68.2%
Age23 yr8 yr
Price£99.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

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

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

Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

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 better value at £66 vs £100.

For beginners: Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 FruitHoney

Only Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Old WoodChocolate

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

VanillaToasted

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