Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cragganmore
★ 4.67
£65
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.95)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)