Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside) 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.

Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistillerySpeysideTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%68.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£84.56£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value59/100

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

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

Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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 better value at £66 vs £85.

For beginners: Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.56 vs £65.84)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £84.56)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside) 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 Fruit

Only Speyside 21 Year Old 1993 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Cooked FruitChocolate

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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