Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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.

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLinkwoodTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£59.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value83/100

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

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £60 vs £66.

For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.95)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Cooked FruitOily

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

HoneyVanilla

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