Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
★ 5.00
£81
| Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | North British |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 68.2% | 50.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £65.84 | £80.93 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £81.
For beginners: North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 £80.93)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£80.93 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 North?
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)