TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Glen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age6 yr22 yr
Price£42.95£69.77
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)

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 £70.

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 £69.77)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.77 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Glen Scotia 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 1046) (Signatory)

LeatherySmokeyDried FruitToastedOld Wood

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