South Island 18 Year Old 1993 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.
South Island 18 Year Old 1993
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£85
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| South Island 18 Year Old 1993 | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 68.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £84.8 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
South Island 18 Year Old 1993
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
South Island 18 Year Old 1993
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 £85.
For beginners: South Island 18 Year Old 1993 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
South Island 18 Year Old 1993
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.8 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 £84.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy South?
South Island 18 Year Old 1993 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 South Island 18 Year Old 1993
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)