Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Glenlossie
£90
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glenlossie |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 52.1% |
| Age | 8 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £90.1 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £90.
For beginners: Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 £90.1)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£90.1 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 Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 7109 & 7110) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)