Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release)

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)Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release)
DistilleryTobermoryFilliers
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV68.2%43%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£65.84£53.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value93/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release) is better value at £54 vs £66.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £53.95)

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (1st Release)

ChocolateNutty

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