TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Invergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%63.6%
Age6 yr16 yr
Price£42.95£55.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value89/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.

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
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £55.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (63.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£55.95 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Invergordon 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 37483) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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