Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

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)Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
DistilleryTobermoryThe Lost Distillery Company
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV68.2%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£65.84£59.95
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

Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

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).

Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £60 vs £66.

For beginners: Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.95)

Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)

Cons

  • 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 Towiemore?

Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedDried FruitVanillaToasted

Only Towiemore - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeastyLeafy

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