Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLoch LomondTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV49.7%68.2%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£54.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

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

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £54.95)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaHoney

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

OilyMalt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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