North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) 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 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
North British
£69
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | 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 | 40.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 33 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £69.
For beginners: North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.5 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 £68.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Both taste of
Only North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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