Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryCraigellachieTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£91.01£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £91.

For beginners: Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£91.01 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 £91.01)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

TobaccoOld WoodLeathery

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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