TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Bladnoch
£54
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.4% |
| Age | 6 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £53.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
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 £54.
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 £53.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£53.57 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) 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
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)