Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

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)Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTobermoryMaster of Malt
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV68.2%41.4%
Age8 yr22 yr
Price£65.84£56.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value70/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) is better value at £57 vs £66.

For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (90/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £56.95)

Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£56.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Blended?

Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

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

Dried Fruit

Only Blended Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Citric

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