Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club)
Glen Garioch
£65
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.8% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £65.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£64.95 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 £64.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club) 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
Only Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (The Whisky Club)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)