Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryClynelishThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr6 yr
Price£33.36£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £33 vs £43.

For beginners: Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.36 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £33.36)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Clynelish 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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