Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£61
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £60.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £61.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.95 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £60.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13781) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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