Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) 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.

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryCameron BridgeTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.9%68.2%
Age36 yr8 yr
Price£77.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £78.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 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 £77.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

ChocolateNutty

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

HoneyVanilla

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