Scallywag 12 Year Old 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.
Scallywag 12 Year Old
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£59
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Scallywag 12 Year Old | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.6% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.27 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Scallywag 12 Year Old
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Scallywag 12 Year Old
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Scallywag 12 Year Old is better value at £59 vs £66.
For beginners: Scallywag 12 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Scallywag 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£59.27 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.27)
Who should buy Scallywag?
Scallywag 12 Year Old 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 Scallywag 12 Year Old
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)