Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling) 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 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryStrathclydeTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV55.2%68.2%
Age35 yr8 yr
Price£94.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)

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 £95.

For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 £94.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoneySherried

Only Strathclyde 35 Year Old Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor Bottling)

Old WoodMalt Extract

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

Dried FruitToasted

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