Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 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 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£55
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 | 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 | 56.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £54.99 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 is better value at £55 vs £66.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£54.99 vs £65.84)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £54.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)