Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi) 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.

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryClynelishTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.7%68.2%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£93.76£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi)

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 £94.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.76 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 £93.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi) 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

Toasted

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1993 (cask 7536) (Adelphi)

Malt ExtractOld WoodFresh Fruit

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

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