Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£105
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Tobermory |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £104.78 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £105.
For beginners: Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£104.78 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 £104.78)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12754) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)