Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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.
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Hunter Laing
£80
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hunter Laing | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61% | 68.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £80.
For beginners: Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Director's?
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)