Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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 Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen OrdTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.9%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£55.48£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
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 Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

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 Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.48 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • 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 £55.48)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 142) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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