Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlentauchersThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.5%46%
Age9 yr6 yr
Price£59.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

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

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £42.95)
  • 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 affordable (£42.95 vs £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

Only Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 7839) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

ToastedVanilla

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

NuttyTobacco

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