Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition)

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)Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition)
DistilleryTobermoryMaster of Malt
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%40%
Age8 yr30 yr
Price£65.84£99.95
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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value40/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £100.

For beginners: Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition) 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 affordable (£65.84 vs £99.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £65.84)
  • 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 Master?

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition) 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

HoneyVanilla

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (3rd Edition)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

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