Forest Whisky Blend Number Four 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.

Forest Whisky Blend Number FourTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryForest DistilleryTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£54.5£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value92/100

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

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Forest Whisky Blend Number Four is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.5 vs £65.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £54.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Forest?

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

Smokey

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

HoneyVanilla

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