Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits 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.

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star SpiritsTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.1%68.2%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£73.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value68/100

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

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

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

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 better value at £66 vs £74.

For beginners: Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£73.95 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 £73.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 FruitVanillaHoney

Only Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Cooked Fruit

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

Toasted

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