Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label 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.

Suntory Kakubin Yellow LabelTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistillerySuntoryTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£59.33£65.84
Rating3.21/55.00/5

Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value54/100

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

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

Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label

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 3.21).

Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label is better value at £59 vs £66.

For beginners: Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£59.33 vs £65.84)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.2 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £59.33)

Who should buy Suntory?

Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label

Malt Extract

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

SherriedDried Fruit

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