Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The Maltman 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.

Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The MaltmanTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryTobermoryTobermory
RegionIslandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.2%68.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£72.98£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The Maltman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The Maltman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £73.

For beginners: Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The Maltman is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The Maltman

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.98 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £72.98)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The Maltman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11) - The Maltman

Old WoodTobacco

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

HoneyVanilla

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