Mortlach 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMortlachTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age16 yr8 yr
Price£67.53£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

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

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

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 better value at £66 vs £68.

For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.53 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £67.53)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

SherriedHoney

Only Mortlach 16 Year Old 1999 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

NuttyMalt ExtractOld Wood

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

Dried FruitVanillaToasted

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