Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%)

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)Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%)
DistilleryTobermoryCotswolds
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%59.1%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£65.84£64.95
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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value77/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%) is better value at £65 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

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

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.95)

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — 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 Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%) 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

VanillaToasted

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky (59.1%)

Cooked FruitMalt ExtractOld Wood

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