Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi) 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 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi)
Cragganmore
£93
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi) | 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 | 58.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 26 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £92.82 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi)
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 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £93.
For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£92.82 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 £92.82)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi) 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 26 Year Old 1986 (cask 1489) (Adelphi)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)