Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - 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.
Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
★ 5.00
£72
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £72 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - 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 better value at £66 vs £72.
For beginners: Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72 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 £72)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Strathclyde 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 11952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)