Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - 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.
Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish
Tipperary
★ 4.75
£70
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tipperary | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish
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 4.75).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £70.
For beginners: Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £69.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Tipperary?
Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish 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 Tipperary 8 Year Old 2008 (cask RC00117) - Red Wine Cask Finish
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)