An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside Whisky 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.

An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside WhiskyTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryUndisclosed DistilleryTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£86.75£65.84
Rating5.00/5

An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside Whisky

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 £87.

For beginners: An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.75 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 £86.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy An?

An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

SherriedHoney

Only An Iconic Speyside 2011 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Octave / Duncan Taylor Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitCitricCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitVanillaToasted

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