Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMortlachTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.5%68.2%
Age9 yr8 yr
Price£68.82£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value73/100

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

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £69.

For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.82 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 £68.82)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt Extract

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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