Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish 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 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish
Craigellachie
★ 4.88
£58
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish
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 4.88).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish is better value at £58 vs £66.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 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 £57.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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