Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Littlemill
★ 5.00
£92
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Tobermory |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 22 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £92.37 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 better value at £66 vs £92.
For beginners: Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.37 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £92.37)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)