Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (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 15 Year Old 2005 (Chorlton Whisky)
Chorlton Whisky
£75
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (Chorlton Whisky) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chorlton Whisky | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 68.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £74.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (Chorlton Whisky)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (Chorlton Whisky)
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: Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (Chorlton Whisky) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (Chorlton Whisky)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (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
Only Orkney 15 Year Old 2005 (Chorlton Whisky)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)