Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow Matured vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow MaturedTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryKnockandoThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age18 yr6 yr
Price£61.26£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow Matured

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).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £61.

For beginners: Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow Matured

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.26 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 £61.26)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only Knockando 18 Year Old 1995 Slow Matured

Dried FruitChocolateToasted

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

Cooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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