Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryClynelishTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%68.2%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£94.76£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
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 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £95.

For beginners: Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.76 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 £94.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 8801) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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