Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

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)Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)
DistilleryTobermoryDrinks by the Dram
RegionIslandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV68.2%47.4%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£65.84£79.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value63/100

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £80.

For beginners: Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition) is more approachable (60/100 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 Drinks?

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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