Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£41

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £41.35 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £43.
For beginners: Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.35 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £41.35)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 TB/BSW?
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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