North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
North British
★ 4.50
£80
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | 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 | 54.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £79.8 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 4.50).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £80.
For beginners: North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.8 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £79.8)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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