Loch Lomond 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - 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 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLoch LomondTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.5%68.2%
Age26 yr8 yr
Price£108.23£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
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 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - Old Particular (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 £108.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£108.23 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 £108.23)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - 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

VanillaToasted

Only Loch Lomond 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 15894) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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