Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & RuddTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryDufftownTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£98.26£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
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

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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 £98.

For beginners: Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.26 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 £98.26)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Dufftown?

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitToasted

Only Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Chocolate

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

Vanilla

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