Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022 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 Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaTobermory
RegionCampbeltownIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.3%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£78£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value64/100

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

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022

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 £78.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78 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 £78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022 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

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Seasonal Release 2022

Malt Extract

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

Dried Fruit

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