Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
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
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Old Family Distilling
£60
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Old Family Distilling |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 68.2% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £59.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.99)
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£59.99 vs £65.84)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Old?
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon