Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co. 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 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co.Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLinkwoodTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.6%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£89.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co.

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
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 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co.

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £90.

For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co. is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co.

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co. 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

SherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co.

Old WoodCooked Fruit

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

VanillaToasted

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