Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen MorayTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£53.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
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 Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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).

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £54 vs £66.

For beginners: Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £53.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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