Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Rock Island
£39
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rock Island | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £38.88 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £43.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£38.88 vs £42.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £38.88)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 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
Only Rock Island's Finest 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 18254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)