Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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.
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£87
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 68.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £86.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
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 better value at £66 vs £87.
For beginners: Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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
Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)