Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

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)Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3
DistilleryTobermoryKyrö Distillery Company
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV68.2%52%
Age8 yr4 yr
Price£65.84£55.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value90/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3 is better value at £56 vs £66.

For beginners: Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £55.5)

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£55.5 vs £65.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

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 Kyrö?

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

New WoodCooked FruitHusky

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