TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Glen Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Glen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age6 yr25 yr
Price£42.95£66.27
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value75/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £66.

For beginners: Glen Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £66.27)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.27 vs £42.95)

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 Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) 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

SherriedNuttyHoney

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

Cooked FruitTobacco

Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

Old WoodDried Fruit

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