Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) 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 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Glen Scotia
£72
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Tobermory |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 68.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £72.46 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £72.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.46 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 £72.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
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
Only Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)