Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
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
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 4.00
£91
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 58.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £91.22 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £91.
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)
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £91.22)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.22 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 The?
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) 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)
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