The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon 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.
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
Cardrona Distillery
£100
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardrona Distillery | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 68.2% |
| Age | 7 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
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 £100.
For beginners: The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Cardrona 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 433) - Bourbon 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
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