Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - 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 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - 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
ABV51.7%68.2%
Age24 yr8 yr
Price£86.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value58/100

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

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

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - 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 better value at £66 vs £87.

For beginners: Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £86.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - 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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old Wood

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

Vanilla

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