Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.67
£54
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £53.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 4.67).
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £54 vs £66.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£53.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £53.95)
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)