Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi)
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
High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi)
High Coast
£87
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | High Coast |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 58.1% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £86.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi)
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 £87.
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 £86.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£86.95 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 High?
High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi) 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 High Coast 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1218) - (Adelphi)