Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£60
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | 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 | 51.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 19 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £60 vs £66.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −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 £59.95)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 11184) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)