TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne
£57
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £56.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £57.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 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 £56.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.5 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)