Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) 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.
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Glen Elgin
£98
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £97.71 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £98.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£97.71 vs £65.84)
- −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 affordable (£65.84 vs £97.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3228) (Adelphi)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)