Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd) 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 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Aultmore
£70
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd)
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 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £70.
For beginners: Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd) 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
Only Aultmore 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 3581) (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)