Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryClynelishTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.4%68.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£89.38£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner65/100
Value56/100

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

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

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £89.

For beginners: Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.38 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 £89.38)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedHoney

Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodLeatheryOily

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

Dried FruitVanillaToasted

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