Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Blackwater
£94
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Blackwater |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 68.2% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £65.84 | £93.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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 £94.
For beginners: Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox 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 affordable (£65.84 vs £93.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.95 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 Blackwater?
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox