Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition) 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.

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryDrinks by the DramTobermory
RegionOther ScotchIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV47.4%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£79.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value63/100

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

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

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

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 £80.

For beginners: Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Drinks?

Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Drinks by the Dram 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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