Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish 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.

Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask FinishTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryInvergordonTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.8%68.2%
Age23 yr8 yr
Price£76.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

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

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

Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish

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 £77.

For beginners: Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.95 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 £76.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Darkness!?

Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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