Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument 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.
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
Heaven Hill
★ 3.00
£80
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven Hill | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63% | 68.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
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 3.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £80.
For beginners: Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (63%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £79.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Heaven?
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument 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 Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)