Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryCraigellachieTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.1%68.2%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£72.82£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value69/100

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

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £73.

For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.82 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 £72.82)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

Dried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokeyMedicinal

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

SherriedVanilla

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