Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (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.
Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£97
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £97.24 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £97.
For beginners: Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£97.24 vs £65.84)
- −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 affordable (£65.84 vs £97.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Islay?
Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Islay Blended Malt 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 9810047) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)