Glentauchers 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glentauchers
★ 5.00
£82
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Glentauchers 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 68.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £82.15 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glentauchers 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £82.
For beginners: Glentauchers 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.15 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 £82.15)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 8539953) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)