BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBenriachTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%68.2%
Age9 yr8 yr
Price£59.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value83/100

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

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

BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £60 vs £66.

For beginners: BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.95)

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Honey

Only BenRiach 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeasty

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

SherriedDried FruitVanillaToasted

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