Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
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
Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Aultmore
£65
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Aultmore |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | 8 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £64.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.76)
Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.76 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) 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 Aultmore 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)