TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Girvan 1989 (cask 37532) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Girvan 1989 (cask 37532) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Girvan
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr22 yr
Price£42.95£59.07
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Girvan 1989 (cask 37532) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 1989 (cask 37532) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £59.

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 £59.07)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Girvan 1989 (cask 37532) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.07 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 Girvan?

Girvan 1989 (cask 37532) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyTobacco

Only Girvan 1989 (cask 37532) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilySolventToasted

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