Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish 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.
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish
Tomintoul
★ 3.50
£90
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £90.25 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish
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 3.50).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £90.
For beginners: Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£90.25 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 £90.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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Only Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2009 PX Sherry Quarter Cask Finish
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