Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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.
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£61
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 68.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £60.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
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).
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £61 vs £66.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£60.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £60.95)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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 Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)