Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Glentauchers
£77
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 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 £77.
For beginners: Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.95 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 £76.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 806202) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)