Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask
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 Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask
Glen Elgin
£85
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 54.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask
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 £85.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 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 £84.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.95 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 Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 802067B) - The Single Cask