North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) 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.
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
North British
£72
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Tobermory |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 68.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £71.79 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
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 £72.
For beginners: North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.79 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 £71.79)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) 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
Only North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)