Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) 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 Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen KeithTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%68.2%
Age23 yr8 yr
Price£86.45£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £86.

For beginners: Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.45 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 £86.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) 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.

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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 85172) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Malt ExtractOld WoodFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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