Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd) 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 Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen KeithTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%68.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£72.63£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
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 Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

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 £73.

For beginners: Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.63 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 £72.63)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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