Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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)Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTobermoryBenrinnes
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%57.8%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£65.84£56.4
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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value89/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £56 vs £66.

For beginners: Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £56.4)

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£56.4 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyVanilla

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

Dried FruitToasted

Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Cooked FruitTobacco

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