Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old 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 Caledonia 12 Year OldTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryEdradourTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£54.9£65.84
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value83/100

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

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

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

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 4.56).

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.9 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £54.9)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old 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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Edradour Caledonia 12 Year Old

ChocolateNutty

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

VanillaToasted

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