Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask) 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.

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBlair AtholTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.7%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£88.79£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

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 £89.

For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.79 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 £88.79)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask) 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

Toasted

Only Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

SmokeyOilyLeathery

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

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