The London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition 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 London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition
The London Distillery Company
★ 5.00
£67
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| The London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The London Distillery Company | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.8% | 68.2% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £67.2 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition
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 £67.
For beginners: The London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
The London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£67.2 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 £67.2)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition 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 London Distillery Company 5 Year Old 109 Cask Edition
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