Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger 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 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful DodgerTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen OrdTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.7%68.2%
Age16 yr8 yr
Price£57.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
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 Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

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 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger is better value at £58 vs £66.

For beginners: Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

Pros

  • +More affordable (£57.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — 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 £57.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

Fresh FruitCitricHay-like

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

SherriedDried FruitVanilla

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