Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305 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.

Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryHanyuTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.4%68.2%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£107.45£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305

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 £107.

For beginners: Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£107.45 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 £107.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Hanyu?

Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305

ChocolateOld WoodLeathery

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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