Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch 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.

Colonel EH Taylor Small BatchTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryColonel EH TaylorTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£60£65.84
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value76/100

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

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

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

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 4.56).

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 vs £66.

For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60 vs £65.84)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £60)

Who should buy Colonel?

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Nutty

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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