Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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.

Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryChorlton WhiskyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.9%68.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£64.95£65.84
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value62/100

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

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

Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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 4.00).

Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £65 vs £66.

For beginners: Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (62.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £64.95)

Who should buy Orkney?

Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Orkney 12 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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