Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One 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.
Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One
Forest Distillery
★ 5.00
£95
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Forest Distillery | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 68.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One
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 better value at £66 vs £95.
For beginners: Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£95 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Forest?
Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Forest Whisky 11 Year Old 2008 - Private Bottling Number One
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)