Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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.

Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryObanTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%68.2%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£99.99£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner45/100
Value50/100

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

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

Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

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 £100.

For beginners: Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Oban?

Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedVanilla

Only Oban 10 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

SmokeyCitric

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

HoneyDried FruitToasted

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