Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - SignatoryTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBenrinnesThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age20 yr6 yr
Price£60.15£42.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value67/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

For beginners: Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.15 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £60.15)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

HoneyNutty

Only Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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