TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Blair Athol 17 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Blair Athol 17 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Blair Athol
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age6 yr17 yr
Price£42.95£67.32
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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 £67.

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 £67.32)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.32 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Blair Athol 17 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

ChocolateDried FruitVanillaToasted

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