Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£61
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £60.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
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 £61.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.95 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 £60.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)