Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve 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 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Knockando
★ 4.75
£84
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve | 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 | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £83.78 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
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 4.75).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £84.
For beginners: Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£83.78 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £83.78)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Knockando?
Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)