TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (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
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Cragganmore
£58
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Cragganmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 6 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £57.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (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 £58.
For beginners: Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 £57.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.57 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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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