Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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
Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Holyrood Distillery
£69
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Holyrood Distillery |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 57.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £68.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £69.
For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 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 affordable (£65.84 vs £68.85)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.85 vs £65.84)
- −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 Holyrood?
Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Holyrood 5 Year Old 2019 (cask 35) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)