Timorous Beastie Madeira 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.

Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask FinishTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%68.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£56.5£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value88/100

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

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

Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask Finish is better value at £57 vs £66.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£56.5 vs £65.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.84 vs £56.5)

Who should buy Timorous?

Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyToastedSherried

Only Timorous Beastie Madeira Cask Finish

Cooked FruitFresh Fruit

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

Dried FruitVanilla

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