Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryStrathclydeTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV49.6%68.2%
Age35 yr8 yr
Price£99.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

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

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

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £100.

For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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