SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016 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.

SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistillerySpeysideTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.7%68.2%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£90.91£65.84
Rating5.00/5

SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
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

SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016

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 £91.

For beginners: SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.91 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 £90.91)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy SPEY?

SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only SPEY 10 Year Old 2007 (cask 899) Spirit of Speyside 2016

Cooked FruitNutty

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

HoneyVanilla

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