Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

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)Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
DistilleryTobermoryDarkness
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV68.2%46.3%
Age8 yr20 yr
Price£65.84£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £83.

For beginners: Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 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 £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 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 Darkness!?

Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

HoneyDried FruitVanilla

Only Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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