Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few 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.

Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen FewTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlenglassaughTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.3%68.2%
Age3 yr8 yr
Price£65.57£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

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

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

Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few is better value at £66 vs £66.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few

Pros

  • +More affordable (£65.57 vs £65.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.3%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £65.57)

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few 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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Glenglassaugh 3 Year Old 2009 - The Chosen Few

Chocolate

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

Vanilla

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