Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask 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.
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
★ 5.00
£64
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.05 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £64 vs £66.
For beginners: Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.05 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.05)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ballechin?
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask 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 Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 205) - Straight From The Cask
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)