Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - 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 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily DramsTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThe NectarTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.5%68.2%
Age14 yr8 yr
Price£54.77£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

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).

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.77 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — 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 £54.77)

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - 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

Dried FruitHoney

Only Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Malt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedVanillaToasted

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