Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask 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.
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Heaven Hill
£96
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven Hill | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Corn | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.9% | 68.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £95.5 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £96.
For beginners: Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.5 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 £95.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Heaven?
Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask 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
Only Heaven Hill 16 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 152731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)