Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits 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 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£58
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits is better value at £58 vs £66.
For beginners: Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
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 £57.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Linkwood 14 Year Old 2009 - North Star Spirits
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)