Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Elgin
★ 4.00
£63
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.8% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £62.62 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £63.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.62 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £62.62)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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