New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) 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 Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThe New Zealand Whisky CompanyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryNew ZealandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%68.2%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£94.22£65.84
Rating5.00/5

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
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

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

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).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £94.

For beginners: New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.22 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 £94.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy New?

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) 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

HoneyDried FruitToasted

Only New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

Malt ExtractOily

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

SherriedVanilla

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