Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams 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.
Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
The Nectar
£63
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Nectar | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £63.49 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
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 0.00).
Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is better value at £63 vs £66.
For beginners: Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Pros
- +More affordable (£63.49 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — 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 £63.49)
Who should buy Irish?
Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams 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 Irish Single Malt 12 Year Old 2002 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)