Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
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
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£77
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Invergordon |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 68.2% | 50.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £76.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £77.
For beginners: Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish 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
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £76.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.95 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 Darkness!?
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish 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 Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish