Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured 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.
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Knockando
★ 5.00
£60
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knockando | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 68.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £60.41 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60.41 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £60.41)
Who should buy Knockando?
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)