Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition 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.

Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third EditionTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLot 40Tobermory
RegionIsland
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV57%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£65.02£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value77/100

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

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

Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.02 vs £65.84)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £65.02)

Who should buy Lot?

Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Lot 40 Cask Strength - Third Edition

New WoodNutty

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

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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