Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3) 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.

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryFiley BayTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£74.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3)

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 £75.

For beginners: Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve (Batch 3)

Nutty

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

HoneyVanilla

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