Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch 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 2012 Sauternes Small BatchTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryEdradourTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£64.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

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).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyToastedDried FruitVanilla

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

Cooked Fruit

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

Sherried

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