Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish 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.

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask FinishTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTeelingTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£74.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value67/100

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

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

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

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 £75.

For beginners: Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

VanillaHoneySherriedToasted

Only Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

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

Dried Fruit

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