Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 - 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 18 Year Old 1995 - 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%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£58.42£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner65/100
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 18 Year Old 1995 - 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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £58 vs £66.

For beginners: Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£58.42 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 £58.42)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 - 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

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractNuttyChocolate

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

SherriedHoneyVanilla

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