Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryCotswoldsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%68.2%
Age3 yr8 yr
Price£58.95£65.84
Rating3.67/55.00/5

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value62/100

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

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

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 3.67).

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £59 vs £66.

For beginners: Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£58.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £58.95)

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitYeasty

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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