TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Longmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age6 yr17 yr
Price£42.95£42.34
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £43.

For beginners: Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £42.34)

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.34 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory) 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

Sherried

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105089) - (Signatory)

ChocolateToastedOld WoodDried Fruit

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