Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMortlachTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.5%68.2%
Age14 yr8 yr
Price£54.81£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.81 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £54.81)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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

Dried Fruit

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

NuttyMalt ExtractTobaccoOld Wood

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

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

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