Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen MorayTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£92.33£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
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 Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £92.

For beginners: Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£92.33 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 £92.33)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

OilyMalt Extract

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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