Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection) 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.
Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection)
Maker's Mark
£80
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Maker's Mark | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 68.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £79.5 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £80.
For beginners: Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.5 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 £79.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Maker's?
Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection) 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
Only Maker's Mark Private Select (1 Hotel Mayfair - Dover Yard Selection)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)