Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition
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
Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition
Aultmore
£62
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Aultmore |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £61.68 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition is better value at £62 vs £66.
For beginners: Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition is more approachable (60/100 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 £61.68)
Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition
Pros
- +More affordable (£61.68 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition