Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask

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)Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask
DistilleryTobermoryCraigellachie
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%59.7%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£65.84£49.95
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

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask

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).

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask is better value at £50 vs £66.

For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 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 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £49.95)

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £65.84)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask 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 Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 800589) - The Single Cask

Malt Extract

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