Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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)Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryTobermoryAultmore
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%53.1%
Age8 yr20 yr
Price£65.84£81.77
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

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £82.

For beginners: Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 £81.77)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£81.77 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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