Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) 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 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£82
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) | 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 | 48.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £82.42 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
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 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £82.
For beginners: Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.42 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 £82.42)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)