Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco DecanterTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryEdradourTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.2%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£83.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value60/100

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

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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 £84.

For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (62.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.95 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 £83.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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

Toasted

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

SmokeyCooked FruitLeatheryOld Wood

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

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