Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryDailuaineTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£77.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value64/100

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

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £78.

For beginners: Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £77.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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