Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks) 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.

Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryUnknown Origin WhiskyTobermory
RegionOther ScotchIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£94£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks)

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 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 £94.

For beginners: Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£94 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 £94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Who should buy Old?

Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

Only Old Orkney Whisky 13 Year Old 2009 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokeyMedicinalFresh FruitSandy

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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanillaToasted

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