North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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 Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV52%68.2%
Age38 yr8 yr
Price£107.18£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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 better value at £66 vs £107.

For beginners: North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£107.18 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £107.18)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy North?

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodNutty

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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