Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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)Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
DistilleryTobermoryLinkwood
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%48%
Age8 yr18 yr
Price£65.84£75.7
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

Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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 £76.

For beginners: Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside) 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 £75.7)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£75.7 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Old WoodMalt Extract

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