Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - 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 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£77
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £77.
For beginners: Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£76.95 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 £76.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - 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
Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)