Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and 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)North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
DistilleryTobermoryNorth British
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV68.2%52.6%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£65.84£71.79
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

North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and 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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £72.

For beginners: North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) is more approachable (50/100 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 £71.79)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.79 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 North?

North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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