Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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.

Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlendullanTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%68.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£94.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £95.

For beginners: Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 £94.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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

HoneyVanillaSherried

Only Glendullan 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 5896) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Old WoodNutty

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

Dried FruitToasted

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