Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£58
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 51.5% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £58.05 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £58.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£58.05 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £58.05)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)