Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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.

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLongmornTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.8%68.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£65.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

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 £66.

For beginners: Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.95 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 £65.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Longmorn 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 1229) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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