Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (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 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen MorayTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%68.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£71.45£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
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 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (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 £71.

For beginners: Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.45 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 £71.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1988 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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