East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57) 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.

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV57.6%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£76.5£65.84
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

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 £77.

For beginners: East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.5 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 £76.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57) 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

VanillaToasted

Only East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

CitricNew Wood

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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