Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish 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.

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask FinishTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlenmorangieTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£72.49£65.84
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value64/100

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

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

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

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 4.67).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £72.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.49 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £72.49)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneySherried

Only Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

Fresh FruitCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitVanillaToasted

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