Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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.
Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£56
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.6% | 68.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £55.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £56 vs £66.
For beginners: Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£55.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.6%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £55.95)
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)