Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered 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 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLinkwoodTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£53.76£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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).

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £54 vs £66.

For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£53.76 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 £53.76)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedHoneyVanillaDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 204 & 206) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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

Toasted

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