Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (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.

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryDouglas LaingTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%68.2%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£94.64£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (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 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 £95.

For beginners: Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£94.64 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 £94.64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Probably?

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Hay-likeMalt ExtractFresh FruitOily

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

SherriedDried FruitVanillaToasted

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