Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir 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.

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask FinishTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryDeanstonTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£104.99£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir 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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £105.

For beginners: Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£104.99 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £104.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Only Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish

Fresh FruitCitricMalt ExtractFragant

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanillaToasted

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