Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£65
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | North British |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 68.2% | 48.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £64.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.94)
North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£64.94 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy North?
North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only North British 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15587) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)