Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Blair Athol
£92
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Blair Athol |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 48.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £91.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £92.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 £91.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.5 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 17762) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)