MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2% 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.

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMB RolandTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV58.2%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£72.37£65.84
Rating3.00/55.00/5

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness82/100
Beginner55/100
Value41/100

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

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

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

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 3.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £72.

For beginners: MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2% is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.37 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £72.37)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy MB?

MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoney

Only MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 58.2%

New WoodChocolateOily

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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