New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon 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.
New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon
New Riff
£97
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New Riff | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 68.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £96.5 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £97.
For beginners: New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£96.5 vs £65.84)
- −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 affordable (£65.84 vs £96.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
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Only New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon
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