Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L) 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.

Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMacdonald GreenleesTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£69.99£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L)

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 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £70.

For beginners: Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.99 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 £69.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Grand?

Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old De Luxe - 1980s (1L)

Malt Extract

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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