Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
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
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£75
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glengoyne |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 58.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £75.
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
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £74.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.95 vs £65.84)
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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive 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
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive