Lismore 18 Year Old 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.

Lismore 18 Year OldTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLismoreTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%68.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£58.45£65.84
Rating4.43/55.00/5

Lismore 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value76/100

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

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

Lismore 18 Year Old

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 4.43).

Lismore 18 Year Old is better value at £58 vs £66.

For beginners: Lismore 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lismore 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£58.45 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £58.45)

Who should buy Lismore?

Lismore 18 Year Old 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

HoneyVanillaToastedDried Fruit

Only Lismore 18 Year Old

Old Wood

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

Sherried

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