Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso 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! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask FinishTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTobermoryTobermory
RegionIslandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%68.2%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£57.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value86/100

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

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

Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is better value at £58 vs £66.

For beginners: Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £57.95)

Who should buy Darkness!?

Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso 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! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

Cooked FruitOld WoodChocolate

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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