Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (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
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£100
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Caol Ila |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £100.
For beginners: Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)