Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask 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.

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The CaskTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryEdradourTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.4%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£58.05£65.84
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value69/100

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

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

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 4.00).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £58 vs £66.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£58.05 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £58.05)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask 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

HoneyToasted

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

Cooked FruitFresh FruitChocolate

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

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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