TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
Glen Elgin
£56
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 42.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £56.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
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 £56.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £56.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.45 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)