Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (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 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLoch LomondTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48%68.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£98.29£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £98.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£98.29 vs £65.84)
  • 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 affordable (£65.84 vs £98.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOily

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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