The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Glenrothes
★ 5.00
£69
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenrothes | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £68.82 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £69.
For beginners: The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.82 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 £68.82)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 The Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)