North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British
£75
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.9% | 68.2% |
| Age | 35 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £74.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £75.
For beginners: North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy North?
North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)