The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) 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 Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 4.00
£91
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £91.22 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £91.
For beginners: The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.22 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £91.22)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company) 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 Oamaruvian 16 Year Old DoubleWood 1999 (cask 544) (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)