The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryThe GlenlivetThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£59.99£42.95
Rating4.14/55.00/5

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value69/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).

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

For beginners: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.99 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 £59.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014 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

Honey

Only The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Pre 2014

CitricMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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