Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryInvergordonTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.5%68.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£65.62£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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).

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £66 vs £66.

For beginners: Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£65.62 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £65.62)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOld WoodYeasty

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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