Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

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)WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges
DistilleryTobermoryWV Baker
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV68.2%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£65.84£69.75
Rating5.00/5

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

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

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

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 £70.

For beginners: WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

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 £69.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.75 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 WV?

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyDried FruitVanilla

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

SherriedToasted

Only WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

Old Wood

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