Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Glen Garioch
£79
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 58.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £78.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £79.
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 £78.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)