Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask 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 Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask
Glen Grant
★ 3.00
£99
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £99.45 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask
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 3.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £99.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.45 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £99.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask 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 Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)