Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The OriginalTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlenmorangieThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age10 yr6 yr
Price£33.99£42.95
Rating4.03/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.03).

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original is better value at £34 vs £43.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.99 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £33.99)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original

VanillaFragantMalt ExtractCitric

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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