Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTobermoryTomatin
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%48.4%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£65.84£54.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £55 vs £66.

For beginners: Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £54.95)

Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £65.84)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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.

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Tomatin 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13774) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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