Invergordon 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 96251 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 96251 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryInvergordonTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV44%68.2%
Age38 yr8 yr
Price£78.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 96251 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
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 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 96251 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £79.

For beginners: Invergordon 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 96251 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 96251 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.95 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £78.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 96251 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanillaToasted

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